A speedy cornerback who emerged as a starter late in his
freshman season, Demario returns to that role in 2013 as the
projected starter at field corner...he gets his work done on and
off the field, earning a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll
in the spring semester...

AT TECH (IN 2012): Demario played in eight
games as a true freshman, moving into the starting lineup for the
final three games of theyear...finished with 27 total tackles, 13
unassisted...forced one fumble and broke up two passes...had a
career-high 15 tackles in Tech's overtime victory against UT-Martin
at Tucker Stadium...had just seven total tackles for the season
heading into that contest...added five stops in the final game of
the year at Austin Peay.

IN HIGH SCHOOL: A speedster in the secondary
for coach Tony Brunetti at Pearl-Cohn High School, Demario was a
three-year letterwinner for the Firebirds while attending Martin
Luther King Jr. Magnet School in Nashville...a two-time
all-district selection as a junior and senior, and added all-city
and All-Mid-State honors as a senior...finished his final prep
campaign with 63 total tackles and seven interceptions to lead
Pearl-Cohn.

PERSONAL: The son of Tamieka Donell... born
February 23, 1994... full name is Demario Deon Donnell ...majoring
in basic business.